ROUND 2, PICK 45

ALSHON JEFFERY

WR, South Carolina

How he fits: Jeffery gives the Bears a second taller wide receiver (6-3) with size who can be an end zone threat, joining Brandon Marshall. The Bears had no more than three TD catches by any wide receiver last year, so quarterback Jay Cutler will get his wish of having taller targets.

When he’ll play: Jeffery won't step right in and start immediately with Marshall in the lineup, but most likely will be in some three- and four-receiver packages as well as the goal-line offense until he knows the offense better. He'll be on the outside, with Earl Bennett manning the slot receiver spot in three-receiver sets. Eventually Jeffery will play opposite Marshall, provided he doesn't follow his college pattern of being out of shape or a disciplinary problem. He was kicked out of the Capital One Bowl for fighting and had his weight balloon during the predraft period, but is now reportedly in shape.

ROUND 3, PICK 79

BRANDON HARDIN

S, Oregon State

How he fits: Although he's 6-3, 222 pounds, Hardin played some cornerback in college but will be a strong safety with the Bears. There is a need for depth at this position, and he'll provide that, as well as play special teams, which is a strength. Hardin had a broken shoulder in 2011 and missed the entire season, but the Bears’ medical staff has given him a clean bill of health.

When he'll play: Hardin will not play immediately. In fact, GM Phil Emery said Hardin will battle for third or fourth safety, behind starting strong safety Major Wright. Wright has been a disappointment thus far, largely due to minor injuries, so Hardin's addition gives them insurance. The Bears have had both starting safeties play the entire season only once since 2001.

THE TAKE

"We feel that Alshon (Jeffery) has the best hands in the draft, we feel that he's the best at adjusting to the ball, we feel that he's the best sideline and end zone catcher in the draft. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands. He's a big man, he's strong, he's tough. He doesn't go down without a fight." — GM Phil Emery

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The Bears took a safety for the eighth straight year and got extra help at wide receiver, but did nothing on the offensive line. And this is the team that allowed 105 sacks the last two seasons while getting quarterback Jay Cutler hurt. The obvious need position is offensive line, certainly tackle and possibly guard. The Bears have already passed on good available players at both positions in each of the first three rounds. They may also look at tight end or linebacker.